On July 26, 1775, members of the Second Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia, agreed: That a postmaster general be appointed for the United Colonies, who shall hold his office at Philada, and shall be allowed a salary of 1000 dolla...
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・ 1 Contact your local post office to find out if and when the next postal exam is being offered. If there... ・ 2 Call the US Postal Service Examination Services department at (866) 999-8777 and follow the prompts... ・ 3 Find an examination...
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US Postal Service's website is http://www.usps.com/
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This was generally attributed to Benjamin Franklin, who became the first postmaster general.
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I think it might be an oligopoly. While there is just one federal postal service you really do have a choice between the P.O. and FedEx and others to deliver your post.
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for rates, ZIP Codes, Direct Mail assistance and other postal related information.
http://www.chicagopcc.com/postal.html
Yes, the USPS will be delivering mail as usual on Christmas Eve. Express Mail packages can even be delivered on Christmas Day. Post Offices may close at noon though.
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